Originally Posted by
shakalaka
Definitely good points there. As I am typing this, I am sitting at a shop called Oraizen Automotive as I need wheel alignment. This is the guy I mentioned above that just seemed to have money and a few fancy cars who has started the shop. Pretty cool shop with simulators and nice waiting area etc. I think it's super cool when your hobby or passion can make you money like that. There's his own Huracan in here right now which is all modded up, there is a modded GTS, Gallardo, couple of pick up trucks, modded Mustang, modded GTR sitting here that are I am guessing are cars here to get work done.
Calgary or Edmonton is definitely not the best market but it's where we live so not like we can just up and move to Miami or some shit - as nice as it would be. And for driving the cars, I mean if there's enough decent ones in your fleet, I don't really see a big deal with putting a few 100 km's on them here and there. I wouldn't do massive road trips or anything like that - I didn't even do that on my Aston. And as all Ferrari owners know, you gotta keep the mileage low to avoid depreciation anyway.
I wouldn't drop everything in it and go all in, I think it would be something you start slowly (not necessarily have a massive showroom right off the bat or have massive overheads) and build up as your clientele builds up. I mean much like the law practice - when I first started no one knew shit about me or anything and you just slowly build up your clientele. There's tons of lawyers out there but the ones that like you or are loyal to you, always want you to assist. This would sort of be the same setup I think.
I am not thinking of this as a quick get rich scheme where you're rich overnight, it would take time and effort and build up organically. I mean yea, it's just a pipe dream anyway, who knows if I will ever act on it but man would it ever be cool to be doing well while you absolutely love what you do.